use and maintenance
Atlantic 125/250/500 Sprint
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CHECKING THE STEERING
C a r e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 3 9
(MAINTENANCE).
Occasionally check the steering slack.
Check as follows:
u
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
NOTE
Provide a support of adequate
height and width to support the vehicle
safely.
u
Place the support under the vehicle and
a spongy cloth between them, so that
the front wheel can move freely and the
vehicle can not fall down.
CAUTION
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
u
Shake the fork in the riding direction.
CAUTION
Do not shake the fork excessively,
o t h e r w i s e y o u m a y t a k e i n
consideration the movement of the
stand, thus observing an incorrect
slack. Repeat the previous operation
more than once.
u
If you find that there is considerable
slack, contact your
aprilia
Authorised
Dealer to restore the optimal steering
conditions.
CHECKING THE ENGINE PIVOT
C a r e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 3 9
(MAINTENANCE).
Periodically check the slack existing
between the engine pivot bushings.
Check as follows:
u
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
u
Shake the wheel right and left with
respect to the riding direction.
u
If any slack should be noticed, contact
your
aprilia
Authorised Dealer, to
restore the optimal operating conditions.
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